Types of Surgery
This kind of surgery is diagnostic, it can be corrective if needed.
Your patient asks why they are NPO, the CNA should:
This is the critical care unit where the immediate post-operative care occurs.
What is PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)?
If you do not have a bath thermometer check the water temperature with your ______________ to ensure the water is the appropriate temperature.
What is the inner wrist or forearm?
This is the shorthand abbreviation for every.
What is "q"?
This is surgery is performed when the medical team KNOWS what the "fix" is and surgery is best option.
This is obtained by the surgeon (MD), it protects against liability, but also provides education for the patient, lists risks and benefits, and discusses alternative treatments.
What is informed consent?
Prior to ambulating a patient for the first time after surgery we do this to prevent dizziness:
What is dangle?
When documenting hot or cold applications always include this.
What is length of time of the application?
What are the lower extremities?
This is the type of surgery performed when time is not a factor and the patient is able to schedule per preference.
What is elective?
You patient has questions about complications during the planned upcoming surgery. The CNA should:
(hint: you must include the required qualifier in your answer)
What is inform the RN immediately?
The CNA should make sure these items are in the patient's room when the return from PACU? (list 3 of 12)
What are: (1) bed protector, (2) suction supplies, (3) oxygen delivery supplies, (4) extra pillows, (5) warmed blankets, (6) equipment to monitor VS, (7) emesis basin, (8) IV pole, (9) towels and wash cloths, (10) an IS, (11) SCD's, and (12) slide board?
As a certified nursing assistant you cannot apply hot or cold without this?
What is an order OR delegation from the nurse?
After surgery the CNA should expect this to happen to the patient's vital signs.
What is to generally decrease...
This surgery is planned ahead of time, but performed relatively quickly with a goal of correcting the problem.
What is urgent?
What is 12-24 hours before surgery?
After surgery the CNA might assist a patient to cough and deep breathe to prevent this:
?What is pneumonia
Applying cold decreases _______________ because it _______________ the surrounding blood vessels?
What is swelling or inflammation AND vasoconstricts?
TEDS are used post-op to
Promote LE circulation/venous return
This type of surgery is performed immediately- generally considered life-saving.
What is emergent?
You are asked to bathe a patient in preparation for surgery. You should expect to use:
What is CHG wipes (Chlorhexidine Gluconate)?
Post-op VS should be measured in this frequency.
What is every 15 minutes for the first hour (x4), every 30 minutes for the next 1 to 2 hours (x2), hourly x 4 hours, and then every four hours?
Applying heat increases __________________ to the surrounding tissues because it _________________ the blood vessels.
What is blood flow/circulation AND vasodilates?
This antimicrobial bath is given to patients pre-operatively to help prevent infection.
What is CHG?